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Thailand Drops Casino Legalisation Plans After PM Suspended

THAILAND, JUL 7 – The bill's withdrawal follows political instability and public concerns including gambling addiction and money laundering, putting 6,000 jobs linked to casino projects at risk, government estimates.

  • Thailand's Cabinet dropped the entertainment complex bill to legalise casino gambling on Tuesday, July 8, amid political turmoil and public opposition.
  • The withdrawal followed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's suspension last week over an ethics probe related to a leaked diplomatic call with Cambodia.
  • The bill aimed to boost the economy by attracting investments, cracking down on illegal gambling, and positioning Thailand as a regional gambling hub.
  • Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat acknowledged that the timing is not right to move forward with the bill, while government spokesperson Jirayu Huangsab explained that the Cabinet withdrew it to allow for additional analysis and consideration of its social implications.
  • The bill's shelving marks a setback for the ruling Pheu Thai party and complicates efforts to pass key legislation amid a fragile coalition and mounting political uncertainty.
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Bhumjaithai Party urges government to end casino policy, just withdrawing the Entertainment Complex Bill is not enough, taunting that they are afraid of losing in the House, challenging them not to withdraw, let the MPs decide in the House, if the majority votes in agreement, they will accept it.

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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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